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MAPLES

Leaves of fiery scarlet
reflect a crisp sun

rustle in a healthy mass
of autumn laughter

house an anarchy of crows
that screech at winters approach

until bare branches
balance snow

on slender
outstretched arms




Judith Pordon
C 1980































































Published in The Old Red Kimono
Spring 2001, Volume XXX

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